Join Dr John Burns for this webinar that unpacks the Anti-Bullying Rapid Review and the proposed National Standard on Bullying.

Bullying remains one of the most persistent challenges facing Australian schools, often with the greatest impact on vulnerable and marginalised students. Beyond the social and psychological harms, it can undermine wellbeing, school engagement and academic achievement.

In 2025, the Federal Government commissioned the Anti-Bullying Rapid Review to assess “what works” in bullying prevention and to guide a more consistent national response. The Final Report — released in late 2025 — outlines five priority areas for schools and recommends a new National Bullying Standard for education across Australia.

In this webinar, we will break down the key findings of the Rapid Review and examine what they mean for day-to-day practice in Australian schools. Participants will gain clarity on:

• The key findings of the Review regarding prevalence, impacts and drivers of bullying
• The five priority areas for strengthening school practice
• The proposed National Standard on Bullying and what implementation may involve
• Implications for school policy, teacher practice, wellbeing programs and inter-agency collaboration

This webinar will be relevant for classroom teachers, school leaders, school counsellors, wellbeing staff and policy advisors.

About Dr John Burns

Dr John Burns is a clinical psychologist and social worker who has spent 25 years working as a school counsellor. He completed his PhD at Macquarie University, with a thesis that investigated the role of schools in the early detection of students with mental health difficulties. His professional passion is to see all school staff equipped to make a difference in the lives of young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties.  

He has held numerous honorary roles, including Convenor of the Australian Psychological Society’s Psychologists in Schools Interest Group, and Convenor of the Association of Independent Schools New South Wales school counsellor network. He is the author of The No Nonsense Guide to Mental Health in Schools: What Every Teacher Can Do to Make a Difference.  

In his spare time, John is a mediocre guitar player and devoted fan of the Wests Tigers Rugby League team.

REGISTRATION FEE:

$39 per person

YOUR REGISTRATION INCLUDES:

• Access to 60 minutes of professional development

• Live access at 10am AEST (Brisbane time) on the 1st April 2026

• On-demand access for one month until midnight AEST 1st May 2026

• Certificate of attendance

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